I have sanded down my bumper very well. I primed it and sanded it again. It is very smooth now. I an goin to put on about 2-3 coats of color coat and same for clear coat. The last time I did this my front bumper did not look so shinny and did not have much depth. How can I make sure it will look much shinnier this time? Any tips and.or suggestions will be appreciated!

 

I don't think they use color coat and then clear coat on bumpers. They do on metal body parts, but on bumpers it's a different process.

 

You need a flex agent in the primer for bumpers. I think Sherman Williams sells the primer specially made for bumpers. As far as your shine goes, you need to have a really good gun. Make sure you spray very fine mist and do 2 or 3 coats. Clear you only need 2 coats of.
And yes, it's base coat, clear coat. If you still don't like the shine, get some good rubbing polish and a machine, but be carefull with the machine, you'll go right through the paint on the corners. Just buff it up to a nice shine.

 

Oops...i was wrong.

 

Where can I get the Sherman Williams primer?

 

Automotive/body shop supply house. Check your yellow pages or call a body shop and ask them where they buy paint from. I think Standox is another mfg. of primers and paint for your application.

 

also it's the technique..if you're too far away the paint will dry b4 it hits the panel..so you'll get a dull look.
also make sure the paint "flashes" before you slap another coat. runs are a no no.

for the clear make sure it's not too humid out.